The songwriter Paul McCartney called “one of the great American geniuses” “A magic moment.” Lauren Hunter May 17, 2025
The legendary guitarist Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page ripped off: “He can’t look me in the eye” It’s hard to deny. Joe Taysom May 17, 2025
The two songs written about Joni Mitchell breaking hearts Leaving a trail of devastation in her wake. Lauren Hunter May 17, 2025
The collaborator George Harrison cherished more than any of The Beatles: “Connected in a way that others didn’t” A great team. Dale Maplethorpe May 17, 2025
The song Dolly Parton will always regret: “You have no idea how that has bothered me” An exercise in patience. Callum MacHattie May 17, 2025
The songs Pete Townshend doesn’t like playing with Roger Daltrey: “Though I know the fans enjoy it” Chained together. Will Howard May 17, 2025
“Blew my mind”: Brian Wilson’s favourite cut on ‘Pet Sounds’ “We gave it new life.” Reuben Cross May 17, 2025
‘In The Ghetto’: The classic Elvis Presley was reluctant to make A change of tone. Reuben Cross May 17, 2025
Why were The Rolling Stones banned from Blackpool for almost half a century? An infamous gig. Ben Forrest May 17, 2025
“Shit recordings”: the Oasis album Noel Gallagher will always regret “The one regret I have.” Ben Forrest May 17, 2025
“Astounding”: The first great prog band, according to Phil Collins An incredible group. Ben Forrest May 17, 2025
“I can’t explain”: The one song Sting called the most generic thing he wrote The dumbest kind of classic. Tim Coffman May 17, 2025